Summary

Discover the vibrant city of Barcelona, the sunny Costa del Sol, the historic Toledo and the charming region of Andalusia during this memorable, 9-day tour.

2019 & 2020 Guaranteed Departures

April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

May 6, 13, 20 & 27

June 10, 17 & 24

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

August 5, 12, 19 & 26

September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

October 14, 21 & 28

November 4, 11 & 18

December 16, 23 & 30

March 16, 23 & 30, 2020

*SPTC Offer

40% off applicable to the second passenger.

Offer is valid for bookings done from 1 November 2018 to 28 February 2019 on selected dates.

Offer is valid on the following departure dates - 11, 18 & 25 March 2019.

Offer is not combinable to other offers or discounts of senior, triple etc.

Discount does not apply to departure or Christmas supplements.

Itinerary

Day 1, BarcelonaMeet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2, BarcelonaBreakfast at the hotel. Call on the bus terminal (Balmes, 5) at 08:30 for a morning Highlights city tour of Barcelona well known world wide for the Olympic Games during 1992, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where famous architect Antoni Gaudí lived. Unforgettable way to get to know the city with a sightseeing tour, as well as from above with the Montjuic cable car, which offers incredible views, a visit to the renowned Poble Espanyol, and finally a chance to lose yourself in the streets of the Gothic Quarter with a pleasant stroll. Afternoon at leisure to discover this city full attractive offers. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3, Barcelona - Madrid (by train)Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Sants train station to depart by AVE, high speed train, at 9:00 am to Madrid. Enjoy the journey with the comfort and operating speed of this AVE train. Arrival at 11:45 am. Transfer from station to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4, Madrid - Cordoba - SevilleBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice.Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5, SevilleBreakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.

Day 6, Seville - Ronda - Costa del SolAfter breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7, Costa del Sol - GranadaBreakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

Day 8, Granada - Toledo - MadridBreakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus river, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town throught its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9, MadridAfter breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. End of services.